Clinical Laboratory Scientist II (PRN)

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! St. Mary’s Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Our passion to develop and maintain a culture where our staff and providers feel valued, engaged, and respected has led to our ability to consistently deliver exceptional patient care to our community and be the place you want to work.

St. Mary’s Medical Center, a 2020 Watson Health Top 100 Hospital, is a faith-based, 137-bed acute care hospital providing a wide range of services, including 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgical Services, Acute Rehabilitation Services, Interventional Cardiology, and outpatient services. St. Mary's Medical Center has provided high-quality compassionate care to the residents of Blue Springs and Eastern Jackson County for more than 40 years.

St. Mary's, one of Kansas City’s best kept secrets, offers patients the best of both worlds--a warm, caring environment, close to home, providing the wide range of services and expertise typically found in much larger facilities. We’ve received the Healthgrades “Patient Safety Excellence Award 7 year in a row and are regularly recognized by Leapfrog Group with an “A” safety grade.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.  If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources.  Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist II (PRN), also referred to as a Medical Technologist (Med Tech) at St Mary’s Medical Center a member of Prime Healthcare. The Clinical Lab Scientist II (CLS II) requires a blend of technical expertise, analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team. They play an important role in the diagnostic process, contributing significantly to patient care and treatment. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PRN.

Shift’s Available:  Varied

Employment Type: Per Diem (PRN)

Shift Hours: Varied

** If you have experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) you are encouraged to apply for this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• perform laboratory tests on blood, tissues, and other bodily fluids to aid in the diagnosis of diseases and conditions, this may include routine tests as well as specialized tests
• interpret lab test results and identify any abnormalities, ensure the accuracy and reliability of these results to assist doctors in making informed decisions about patient care
• implement and monitor quality control procedures to maintain high standards in laboratory testing, you may also calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment
• keep accurate and detailed records of all laboratory tests performed and their results, input data into our laboratory information systems
• ensure all laboratory operations comply with hospital policies, governmental regulations, and accreditation requirements

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• ASCP certification, or equivalent required
• minimum two years of hospital laboratory work experience
• bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489)
• current and valid state license if the laboratory is located in a state where required

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